First Alert SCO7B User manual

VOICE WARNING
WITH LOCATION
Exclusive! A voice will tell you smoke or
CO danger detected and one of 11
pre-programmed alarm locations.
OPTIPATH 360
TECHNOLOGY
TM
Provides 360 degrees of direct access
to the smoke sensing chamber.
SWEEPING
HORN TONE
Varying horn tone makes it easier for elderly
with normal age related hearing loss to hear
the alarm.
END OF LIFE SIGNAL
Provides audible notice when alarm
needs to be replaced.
TWO LOCKING
FEATURES
Pins are provided to lock battery drawer
and/or alarm to base. Perfect for
apartment, dormitory or hotel
applications.
CAT. SCO7B Two AA Battery Powered
First Alert Model SCO7 is a battery operated single station photoelectric smoke
and carbon monoxide combination alarm specifically designed for residential and
institutional applications including sleeping rooms of hospitals, hotels, motels,
dormitories, and other multifamily dwellings as defined in standard NFPA 101.
Model SCO7 has been fully tested and complies with, UL217, UL2034, CSFM,
NFPA 72, and NFPA 101 and other agencies that model their codes after the
above agencies. It meets building codes where battery operated photoelectric
smoke and carbon monoxide combination alarms are required and with model
building codes published by the ICC.
First Alert Model SCO7 is a state of the art smoke and CO combination alarm
designed to provide early warning of a fire or carbon monoxide danger. It
features a photoelectric smoke sensing chamber, an electrochemical CO sensor
and "Voice Warning with Location". This exclusive feature incorporates a voice
that will speak one of 11 pre-programmed locations and the danger detected.
When the alarm sounds (if programmed for "basement", for example) it will
speak "Warning, evacuate, smoke in basement". It features a Sweeping Horn
Tone that has a lower and varying frequency that makes it easier for the elderly
with normal age related hearing loss to hear the horn. Two AA alkaline batteries
power supply, End of Life feature and single button test/silence. This alarm has
two silence features. Low Battery Silence: Temporarily silence the low battery
chirp for up to eight hours. Alarm Silence: Silence alarm for several minutes.
Optipath 360 technologyTM provides 360 degrees of direct access to the smoke
sensing chamber. It also features tamper resistant locking pins that lock the
alarm to the mounting bracket and/or the battery drawer to prevent removal of
battery. Battery installation and removal can occur while the unit is mounted
to the ceiling or wall via the slide
out battery drawer. Designed
for wall or ceiling
mounting. Includes
mounting anchors
and screws.
PHOTOELECTRIC
SMOKE & CO
COMBO
ALARM

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ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SPEC
INSTALLATION OF ALARM
The smoke/CO combination alarm shall be a First Alert Model SCO7 and shall provide
at a minimum the following features and functions:
1. A Photoelectric smoke sensing chamber and an electrochemical CO sensor.
2. A Voice Warning of danger detected (Smoke or Carbon Monoxide) in addition to
speaking one of 11 pre-programmed locations, e.g. “Warning, Evacuate,
Smoke in Basement”.
3. The unit shall have a lower and varying horn frequency to to make it easier for
the elderly with normal age related hearing loss to better hear the horn.
4. The unit shall have an "End of Life" signal. This signal should be capable of
temporarily being silenced for up to 2 days. After about 2 days, the signal will
resume. After about 2-3 weeks the signal cannot be silenced.
5. Fully screened smoke sensing chamber to resist entry of small insects thereby
reducing the probability of unwanted alarms and be capable of self restoring.
6. Powered by supervised 2 AA alkaline batteries and a solid state piezo horn rated at
85dB at 10 ft.
7. A visual green LED power-on indicator to confirm unit is receiving power. A visual
red indicator to show unit is alarm.
8. A full function test button should check all alarm functions by simulating a smoke
and CO condition, causing the unit to alarm.
9. Two Silence features - Low Battery Silence: Silence low battery chirp for up to 8
hours. Alarm Silence: Temporarily silence unwanted nuisance alarms.
10. Optipath 360 TechnologyTM - provides 360 degrees of direct access to the
smoke sensing chambers.
11. Two Locking features - tamper resistant locking pins that lock battery drawer
and/or alarm to mounting bracket.
12. The unit shall be capable of operating between 40°F (4°C) and
100°F (38°C) and relative humidity between 10% and 95%.
13. The unit shall contain mounting hardware and shall be listed for wall
or ceiling mounting.
14. The unit shall at a minimum meet the requirements of UL217, UL2034, CSFM,
NFPA 72, NFPA 720, NFPA 101, ICC
Installation of this alarm must conform to NFPA 72 and NFPA 720. Always check your local
building codes. Follow all instructions for placement as outlined in the user’s manual.
SHIPPING SPECS:
TECHNICAL SPECS
Individual Carton Dimensions 5.13 ”L x 2.380”W x 5.13”H
Weight 0.66lbs.
Cube 0.036 ft3
UPC 0 29054 00047 7
Master Carton Dimensions 10.750”L x 7.880”W x 11.06”H
Master Pack 12
Weight 8.4lbs.
Cube 0.542 ft3
I2 of 5 100 29054 00047 4
Pallet Information
Cases per Layer 22
Number of Layers 4
Cases per Pallet 88
Units per Pallet 1,056
Cube 53.9 ft3
Weight 804 lbs.
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Company (NYSE: JAH)
3901 Liberty Street Road
Aurora, IL 60504-8122
All rights reserved
First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust
BRK is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.
CM2955
CAT. SCO7B
THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM
BOTTOM OF ALARM
1. Mounting bracket
2. Mounting Slots
3. Battery Drawer - Install
2 AA batteries here
4. Turn this way to
remove from bracket
5. Turn this way to
attach to bracket
TOP OF ALARM
1. Test/Silence button &
remote control sensor
2. Slide-open
battery drawer
3. Power/smoke alarm light
4. CO alarm light
BATTERY DRAWER LOCK
Remove Pin from
Mounting Bracket
Close Door. Insert Pin in Holes
through alarm and Battery Drawer
5.0"
TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW
MOUNTING
BRACKET
2.0"
Alarm Dimensions: 5.0” dia x 2.0”H
Weight: 8.4 oz.
Operating Voltage: 2AA Alkaline Battery Powered
Temperature Range: 40°F (4°C) to 100°F (38°C)
Humidity Range: 10% to 95% relative humidity (RH)
Audio Alarm: 85dB at 10 feet
Voice Output: Choose from 11 pre-programmed locations. Warns of
smoke or carbon monoxide (CO) danger and location
Test/Silence: Electronically simulates smoke and CO conditions,
causing the unit to alarm and temporarily silence the alarm
Remote: Use vol/chn buttons on most household IR remotes.
Manual: Press and hold test/silence button
Alarm Reset: Automatic when smoke and/or CO clears
Smoke Sensor: Photoelectric
CO Sensor: Electrochemical
Indicator Lights/Sounds:
DC Power: Intermittent Red Light
Alarm: Audio Alarm, Voice with location, rapidly flashing red light
by corresponding smoke or CO indicator light
Listing: Listed to UL217 and 2034 Standards